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MOUNT RUSHMORE, SOUTH DAKOTA

Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands: An Active Discovery

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
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Akiko from Florence, OR Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 09/23/12 - 09/29/12
As a new RS traveler and traveling alone for the first time, this program was beyond my expectations regarding lodging, destination, director, driver, speakers, side trips, and even the weather. Great job.

Gay from Mountainville, NY Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 09/23/12 - 09/29/12
The guide was delightful and the program was of high interest throughout. I have difficulty walking, and the guide was very helpful in getting a wheelchair when appropriate, making certain aspects of programs more easily accessible to me. That was so appreciated.

Glenda from Georgetown, TX Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 09/02/12 - 09/08/12
I have taken several Elder Hostel trips, and have enjoyed each of them. They give a lot at an affordable rate. The people, who have been on the trips, are experienced travelers and "go with the flow". All in all, well worth what I get out of them.

Terry from Benson, AZ Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 09/21/08 - 09/27/08
Terry Wangsness, Benson, AZ Number of Programs: 3 I took this trip 9/21/08- 9/27/08, the lodging was wonderful, our program director was great. We had wonderful lectures and field trips to Mt. Rushmore which is a humbling experience, The Tatanka Museum was a great learning experience about the Lakota/Sioux Indians, the 1880's train ride to Deadwood City was fun, and the local guide by bus was hilarious... Would love to go back but then there are still many places I want to see. The farewell party was fun with wine and appetizers. We had a compatible group.

Judith from Alhambra, CA Number of programs attended: 8
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 09/01/12
The educational perspective Road Scholar brings to its trips exceeds those of other travel groups I have been with. It enhances the experience by far and you can usually count on other participants coming with the same open-mindedness as oneself.

Suzanne from Marietta, GA Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 08/19/12 - 08/25/12
good website But please ask on your personal questionnaire if the individual snores! Especially if your are getting an unkknown roomate!

Pat from Austin, TX Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 08/19/12 - 08/25/12
This was our first Road Scholar adventure. We had heard about it from friends. I have and will continue to praise the program. We hope to take more "adventures" with Road Scholar. Thanks for all your planning to make this a memorable experience.

Carol from Lake Forest, CA Number of programs attended: 15
Date attended: 09/25/11 - 10/01/11
I would pay somewhat more to have a smaller group.

Fred from Nashville, TN Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 08/21/11 - 08/27/11
This was the best program I have taken - the others were not bad - but I relly enjoyed this one!!

Barbara from Moultonborough, NH Number of programs attended: 10
Date attended: 06/12/11 - 06/18/11
The program definitely lived up to our expectatios. Wewere busy every minute. Our guide, Tim,was well organized ,very knowledgeable and very personable.The accomodations were ina beautiful setting with spacious and comfortable rooms.The staff friendly and helpful. Only the food left a lot to be desired and suffered from mass production.I have already recommended this program to others

Brenda from Raleigh, NC Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 06/12/11 - 06/18/11
My trip to South Dakota, (Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands was
very educational and fun! Our guide was knowledgeable, and had such
humorous stories to share his name is Tim. Our accommodations were
very comfy and rustic. I certainly plan to travel with Road Scholar in
the near future.


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